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South Wansdyke Sports Centre

Swimming Home

Swimming

Swimathon 2010

Be part of the world’s biggest swim! Register online for Swimathon 2010.

The L shaped main pool is 25m long x 8m wide, 0.9m to 2m deep and with the water kept at 28.5 degrees.

There is excellent disabled assess with a pool hoist, dedicated disabled changing room and toilet.

What to wear when swimming
Medical advice & swimming

Sessions

Lane swimming

There are lanes dedicated for people wishing to swim lengths. Training floats are available on request.

Why choose swimming to improve your fitness
Improving your technique
Lane etiquette for swimmers

Schools

Schools have priority. Occassionaly available for casual or lane swimming.

Casual swimming

Available to everyone. Swim in any direction you like, or just splash about! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a swimming adult (16+) at all times. The ratio is 1 adult to 2 children aged under 5 years or 1 adult to 3 children aged 5 to 8 years. We strongly recommend all non-swimmers wear buoyancy aids.

Swimming with babies

Aqua Aerobics

Exercise to music in waist deep water. Aqua Aerobics improves the fitness of your heart and lungs, tones the body and burns up calories. All classes are designed for all levels of fitness and non swimmers are welcome. Aqua aerobics timetable.

50+ session

Exclusively for people over 50. The water is 30 degrees C.

Swimming lessons

We offer a comprehensive range of group swimming lessons for all ages and abilities. We also provide one-to-one and one-to-two swimming lessons. Intensive courses are available during school holiday time. For information on these services please ask at reception.

Water babies

Supervised session for guardians and children under five years old. The maximum ratio is 1 adult to 2 children. A swimming teacher is available for advice and equipment is available to enhance the children’s introduction to the pool and encourage water confidence.